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What is penicillamine?

Generic Name: penicillamine
Other Brand Names: Cuprimine, Depen
Penicillamine is a chelating agent. It attaches to other chemicals in the body, which aids in their removal.
Penicillamine is used to remove excess copper associated with Wilson's disease. It is also used to reduce cystine in the urine and to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis.
Penicillamine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of taking penicillamine?
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bitter, salty, metalic taste in mouth - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- May 20, 2008
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- Mar 30, 2005
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- Aug 11, 2007
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- Jun 16, 2007
I recently went to the doctor for pain in my right breast and also a lump that i felt. The...

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- Aug 15, 2007
All of a sudden you entire body hurts for no reason and your hair hurts, I hate this more t...

does the cold.............. - Cosmetic Surgery Community

- Nov 27, 2006
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- Jan 24, 2006
Can anyone tell me how I can buy the product Cellular Zeolite. I live in England. My mum h...

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- Aug 10, 2009
I had back fusion two and a half weeks ago - L 4-5, and now I'm having severe sciatica pain...

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- Jul 03, 2007
I got my belly pirced four years agoand before last week it had only gotten infected once b...

My dog not eating and no energy - Dogs Community

- Dec 07, 2009
I have a male golden retriever, he is 11 years old and I'm extremely worried. My dog hasn'...
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Treatments related to penicillamine (3)

Cuprimine
Depen
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